High beam problem
08-07-2007, 10:41 AM
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High beam problem
While driving last night I went to put my high beams on and got nothing. No click when i pulled the stalk back. My low beams are okay. Is it a problem with the headlamp switch or the headlights? TIA.
08-07-2007, 03:07 PM
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Could be either or both! Unplug a headlight and measure the headlight resistance and then measure the voltage on the headlight socket with the high beams on. One or both have to show a fault!
08-07-2007, 09:28 PM
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-I agree with the others regarding headlight switch. Try this --> If you have Tilt wheel, put it in the up-most position and see if you can get the headlight switch to click high/Low.
The switch most likely needs to be adjusted, which means you have to loosen the 2 attaching screws to the switch and slide it forward, or toward the steering wheel. The switch is located on your steering column just forward of the brake pedal. This switch is a PITA to get at....
The switch most likely needs to be adjusted, which means you have to loosen the 2 attaching screws to the switch and slide it forward, or toward the steering wheel. The switch is located on your steering column just forward of the brake pedal. This switch is a PITA to get at....
08-07-2007, 11:29 PM
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The dimmer switch is bolted to the middle of the steering column.
The mounting holes are slotted so there is some room for adjustment.
It's operated by a metal rod. If it's adjusted properly you should hear the switch click when you pull on the stalk.
If you have a lot of slop sideways on the steering column (worn tilt pins) the rod can fall out of position. The switch looks similiar to this.
The mounting holes are slotted so there is some room for adjustment.
It's operated by a metal rod. If it's adjusted properly you should hear the switch click when you pull on the stalk.
If you have a lot of slop sideways on the steering column (worn tilt pins) the rod can fall out of position. The switch looks similiar to this.
